Thanks for the suggestions! I made up a huge batch of quinoa and beans for lunch everyday, and it has been a lifesaver. I seperated my snacks (dried fruit and such) into little baggies as well on Sunday, now I just grab and go!I'm back to having a big smoothie every morning and LOVING IT. It's like having dessert for breakfast, and it has made a huge difference in my energy level (err, as much as possible without being sick getting in the way).CAT Scan tonight, fingers crossed it comes back clear!

I have been feeling GREAT the last few days! I've decided not to touch the scale for alittle while, but I can tell by the fit of my clothes that the pounds are once again back to melting off. I have been eating fantastic, and working out like a mad woman. CN Tower climb is getting closer!!

That's awesome that you're fighting to stay on track in spite of the health issues; I know how devastating it can be to just start making a lifestyle change and get derailed by a sudden injury or illness...Most people would give up completely, so I respect you for sticking with it!

I have some recipes online that may be useful for you: since I try to keep most of them as simple as possible for busy people and non-cooks they might work for your kitchen limitations. Check them out here if you like! I definitely agree with lobsteriffic that it's way easier both to stay on track and save time to prep food for the week in advance - good going taking that tip and running with it!

WOW I can't believe how good I feel! I have been 100% on track with my diet-I almost have to force myself to have cheats every now and then. My clothes fit amazing-what an amazing feeling! My fitness is even better then before I got sick. I'm currently in a fitness challenge, so am working out up to 4 hours a day and I always feel like I could keep going.

Summer is getting closer, and I am DETERMINED to buy my very first bikini this year. No backing out! If I don't have bikini pictures posted in a couple of months, someone needs to kick my butt.

Lobsteriffic-Not yet, it's this Saturday. Less then 2 days away, I am so excited! Saturday will be crazy, I'll be waking up at 2AM so we make it to Toronto in time for the 6AM registration. I'll be sure to get pictures!

And I almost forgot-On March 19th, I ran my very first 5Km. I have always wanted to run, but I am not built for it. Of course, I'm STILL not built for it! But I have enough knowledge now to know how to correct my patellofemoral and fix shin splints. I hadn't ran for months before this day because of being sick (and of course I was about 10 pounds heavier at this point thanks to not working out) so I was relying on pure determination.I came in with an impressive time of 35:28 (ok ok, not so impressive. But I couldn't have been happier!).

This was a major accomplishment for me, and was a HUGE confidence booster for me. It made me realize just what I can do when I put my mind to it, and I have been pushing myself to try things I never thought I could do since then.

Just a very quick update-I currently don't have internet, and it took me losing it to realize how addicted I was to this forum LOL.I'm loving how things are going right now and can't wait to take some progress pictures soon!

On June 5th, exactly one month today, I will be running my first 8Km! It's called Beat Beethoven, where a live orchestra will be playing Beethoven for 50 minutes and the goal is to run 8Km and get back in time to hear them finish playing. It will be a lot of fun! I have only just started running again, so I have a lot of work to do this next month.